Celebrating Jamaican Independence Day
Today, we are celebrating Jamaican Independence Day by flying the Jamacian flag at Bedford Borough Hall. Jamaica gained their independence on 6th August 1962.
6 Aug 2019
News
Government must provide fair funding for our schools most disadvantaged children
Responding to analysis by the Education Policy Institute (EPI) that shows Boris Johnson's education spending pledge would be more than twice as expensive as previously stated, benefitting schools in affluent areas the most, Lib Dem Education Spokesperson Layla Moran MP has said that truly "fairer funding" is needed to ensure support goes to the schools that need it the most.
6 Aug 2019
Less Than One Year to Go Until River Festival 2020
The Bedford River Festival 2020 will take place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July, and Bedford Borough Council is now delighted to announce the event's headline sponsor will be Wainwright, by Marston's Beer Company.
5 Aug 2019
Sales of plastic bags drop 90% since fee was introduced
Sales of single-use plastic bags have fallen by 90% since the introduction of the 5p charge in 2015, new figures have revealed.
4 Aug 2019
Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service receives national accreditation
Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service, the oldest county records office in the country, has again been awarded Archive Service Accreditation.
3 Aug 2019
The Countdown is on - Less than a Year Until River Festival 2020
There is now under a year until Bedford River Festival 2020, which will take place on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July next year.
2 Aug 2019